Origin
Arvin, CA
Late night in Arvin on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvin, CA to Greenfield, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvin, CA
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Greenfield, CA
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Trip Overview
Arvin to Greenfield is 14 miles and takes about 20 minutes via East Bear Mountain Boulevard, South Union Avenue, and Bear Mountain Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's perfect for a quick connection between these two communities, requiring minimal planning and easily completed within a single day. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14-mile journey, with zero highway time. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 5 miles on East Bear Mountain Boulevard. The route primarily follows local roads like East Bear Mountain Boulevard, Bear Mountain Boulevard, and South Union Avenue. This means you'll encounter more intersections and changes in direction compared to highway driving, making it feel more like navigating through towns rather than a continuous open road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Bear Mountain Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arvin, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue
Turn right onto CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Bear Mountain Boulevard | 5 mi | 6m |
| Bear Mountain Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Union Avenue | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvin, CA and Greenfield, CA.
1
Start on CA 223
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Mountain Boulevard
2
Enter roundabout onto CA 223
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
3
Continue on CA 223
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
4
Turn right onto CA 99 BUS
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Union Avenue
5
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.15 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenfield, CA
Late night in Greenfield on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arvin, CA to Greenfield, CA covers 14 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Bear Mountain Boulevard, Bear Mountain Boulevard, South Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Arvin, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Arvin, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Arvin, CA to Greenfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include César E. Chávez National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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